2 Days | Class based & Online

Take your Excel expertise to the next level with this hands-on Microsoft Excel Advanced course designed for professionals who want to maximise their productivity and analytical capabilities. Building on your existing knowledge, you’ll learn how to use Excel’s advanced functions and data tools to manage, analyse, and present complex information with confidence. Gain practical experience using PivotTables, PivotCharts, and sophisticated formulas to extract insights and make data-driven decisions quickly and accurately. Through interactive exercises and real-world scenarios, this course will equip you with the advanced skills needed to work smarter, automate tasks, and deliver high-impact results in any business environment.

Course Content

1. Review and Strengthen Core Skills
   Refresh and refine essential Excel techniques to ensure a solid foundation for advanced learning.
2. Manage and Control Data with Defined Names
   Create and manage named ranges to simplify complex formulas and enhance data accuracy.
3. Protect and Secure Workbooks and Worksheets
   Apply data protection techniques to safeguard sensitive information and maintain data integrity.
4. Apply Advanced Logical and Lookup Functions
   Use powerful functions such as IF, AND, OR, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and MATCH to streamline data analysis and automate decisions.
5. Validate and Control Data Entry
   Implement data validation rules and dynamic drop-down lists to improve consistency and reduce errors.
6. Summarise and Analyse Large Data Sets
   Use subtotals, grouping, and outlining tools to efficiently summarise and manage complex data.
7. Link and Consolidate Data Across Workbooks
   Integrate and consolidate data from multiple sheets and sources for accurate and efficient reporting.
8. Master PivotTables and PivotCharts
   Build interactive reports and dashboards using advanced PivotTable and PivotChart techniques.
9. Automate Repetitive Tasks with Macros
   Record, edit, and implement macros to enhance productivity and streamline routine processes.
10. Integrate Macros with Buttons and Toolbars
    Attach macros to custom buttons and toolbars for quick access to automated tasks and solutions.

At the completion of the course, Microsoft Excel Advanced participants should be able to:

• Build complex IF statements to perform advanced data analysis and automate logical decision-making.
• Apply logical functions such as AND, OR, and IFERROR to test, validate, and refine analytical results.
• Implement robust data validation techniques to maintain accuracy and integrity across large datasets.
• Leverage advanced lookup and reference functions including VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and MATCH for efficient data retrieval.
• Summarise and interpret data using subtotals and grouping tools to highlight key insights.
• Design and manage PivotTables to organise and analyse complex information effectively.
• Apply advanced PivotTable techniques to filter, calculate, and present data dynamically for business reporting.
• Record and automate workflows using macros to streamline repetitive tasks and improve productivity.

Prerequisite: Participants are expected to have an intermediate level of Microsoft Excel experience before attending this course.